Polk County IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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The Meridian | 425 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
$1,310+ Studio

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$1,310+Studio
$1,644+1 bd
$2,058+2 bd
Skyline Lofts, 1680 SW Ankeny Rd #208, Ankeny, IA 50023
$1,315/mo
2 bds
2 ba
988 sqft
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4645 E Oakwood Dr #4645, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
$1,315/mo
3 bds
2 ba
768 sqft
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Des Moines - Urbandale, 3940 114th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
$1,319+/mo
Studio
1 ba
300 sqft
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Windsor Village | 1201 NE Windsor Dr, Ankeny, IA
$1,325+ 2 bds

2 available units
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$1,325+2 bd
$1,425+3 bd
640 S 50th St, West Des Moines, IA
$1,350+ 2 bds

23 days ago2 available units
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$1,350+2 bd
10457 Dorset Dr #1, Johnston, IA 50131
$1,365/mo
2 bds
2 ba
990 sqft
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13 days ago
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Level | 220 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
$1,370+ 2 bds

10 available units
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$1,655+1 bd
$1,370+2 bd
$1,506+3 bd
$2,499+4 bd
Des Moines - West Des Moines, 2701 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
$1,379+/mo
Studio
1 ba
300 sqft
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN POLK COUNTY IA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Polk County IA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Polk County IA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN POLK COUNTY IA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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